Warehouseperson Trainee - 3rd shift

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Warehouse person (reach truck) to perform shipping and receiving and stock movements in a fast-paced distribution facility. Weekend work is required; days off are Tuesday and Wednesday.

Candidates should have forklift experience; stand up reach truck knowledge is a plus, strong communication skills, and familiarity with inventory control and FIFO systems. Lactalis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating forklift; reach truck knowledge a plus.
• Perishable and dry goods warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Knowledge of inventory control, cycle counts and FIFO systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a Reach Truck in a safe and responsible manner.
• Supports shipping and receiving functions and daily inventory records.
• Performs monthly inventories and cycle counts as directed.
• Maintains clean and organized work area and proper documentation.
• Coordinates with production departments and communicates with teammates.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach truck experience

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours:

LACTALIS USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Warehouse person (reach truck) based in Buffalo, NY.

Weekend work is required, days off are Tuesday & Wednesday.

Summary

Performs functions directly related to a distribution facility. Performs shipping and receiving functions as well as computer transaction daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operates a Reach Truck in a safe and responsible manner.
2. Practices the highest standards of GMP's and Quality Control procedures.
3. Documents safety checks on tow motor prior to use.
4. Ensures accurate documentation of all paperwork.
5. Completes activity movement sheets daily.
6. Rotates stock in a FIFO format.
7. Selects the proper product for customer orders.
8. Maintains a clean work environment daily.
9. Maintains and operates the RF terminals daily.
10. Performs monthly physical inventories as designated by the corporate staff, and performs cycle counts with the department manager.
11. Works closely with the production departments.
12. Maintains open communication between fellow workers.
13. Reports any product or property damage to supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experienced forklift operation/knowledge.
• Experience with a stand up deep-reach truck a plus.
• Perishable and dry goods warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of computer software. Inventory control, cycle counts, and FIFO systems formats preferred.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous warehousing experience preferred.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affordative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.